Jets TE Jace Amaro could thrive in Chan Gailey's system

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(2/10/15) Jets tight end Jace Amaro struggled mightily in his rookie year, dropping six of 52 passes thrown his way, the highest drop percentage of any tight end with at least 10 catches, reports ESPN.com. But the website said if offensive coordinator Chan Gailey employs his spread attack, it will benefit Amaro because he played in a similar offense at Texas Tech.

"Unless he struggles with the new system, Amaro should overtake [Jeff] Cumberland as the primary tight end," the report said.

Amaro (6-5, 265) played just 34 percent of the snaps as a rookie, catching 38 passes for 345 yards and two touchdowns.

Jets' Muhammad Wilkerson listed as doubtful for Sunday

by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com

(12/12/14) Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson is considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Titans with turf toe. Wilkerson has missed New York's last two games with the injury and has 49 total tackles with 4.5 sacks on the year.

Jets TE Jace Amaro optimistic about Sunday availability

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(12/11/14) Jets tight end Jace Amaro (concussion) believes he will be cleared to play Sunday at Tennessee.

Amaro has missed the last two games. His production has slowed considerably since a six-game stretch early in the year in which he caught 29 passes for 272 yards. He has just two receptions for six yards since.

Ryan optimistic that Jets DT Wilkerson, TE Amaro fine for Sunday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(12/8/14) Rex Ryan believes that Jets standout defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (toe) and tight end Jace Amaro (concussion) will be ready to roll for their Sunday game against Tennessee, the New York Daily News has reported.

Wilkerson has been absent from the last two games.

Jets' Muhammad Wilkerson among Week 14 inactives

by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(12/7/14) The Jets deemed defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson (toe) as inactive for Sunday's game against Minnesota.

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Dave Richard's first mock draft resulted in some small changes in his 2015 rankings. We're a long way from the season starting, but his changes will help you form your strategies.

The Jets upgraded at tight end this season by drafting rookie Jace Amaro in the second round of the NFL Draft from Texas Tech. Amaro has the chance to start right away ahead of Jeff Cumberland, and he could be a significant contributor as a rookie. Most Fantasy owners will look at Eric Ebron or Austin Sefarian-Jenkins as the better rookie tight ends, but Amaro could easily top the list. He had 106 catches for 1,352 yards and seven touchdowns last year at Texas Tech, and the Jets could use a tight end with receiving skills. He's a low-end starting option in seasonal leagues, but he has plenty of dynasty appeal. Plan on drafting Amaro with a second-round pick in rookie-only formats, and if he has a good training camp then consider him a late-round flier in re-draft leagues.
(Updated 5/28/14)